The standards for the fluoridation of water have been updated because it seems that children were ingesting levels of fluoride that is becoming unsafe. The obvious signs were white streaks or spots on the teeth. The new standard of fluoride in the water is much lower than before. This is, however, just a recommendation and does not reflect an actual change on how much fluoride is added to water. What this means to you is to make sure you and your children continue to not ingest fluoridated toothpaste. Just drinking water and brushing your teeth you should be fine but once fluoridated toothpaste is ingested regularly levels of fluoride can build up which starts with the previously mentioned streaks and spotting and after continued ingestion of fluoride (according to some studies) can end in kidney failure.
Fluoride is safe in the levels that a normal person is exposed to: water and accidental swallowing of fluoridated toothpaste; so don't freak out and start throwing away all your toothpaste and mouthwash and only drink bottled water, just be a responsible adult and don’t drink your mouthwash.
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